Chapter 251: A Peculiar Treatment Method
"Top 10 on the Strong Ranking, Lin Yan."
Looking at the gray-clad man in front of him, with his red-tinted eyes, Mo Yu whispered softly to himself. He immediately understood why Fu Ao and the others were so cautious. Among the many students in the Inner Academy, those on the Strong Ranking were the elite, and the top 10 were practically monsters.
To make it into the top 10 of the Strong Ranking, one's strength had to be at the peak of the Dou Ling (Spirit) level, just a step away from becoming a Dou Wang (King). Even someone like Bai Cheng couldn't compare to such a person.
"You need my help?"
Mo Yu couldn't help but chuckle at the gray-clad man who, despite asking for help, still maintained a cold and aloof demeanor. This guy really had a strange temperament.
"Hmm. I heard that the Mo Gang has recently been selling Cold Jade Beads, and that these beads are crafted by you, the leader. So, I came to ask for your help." The gray-clad man said, his red eyes fixed on Mo Yu.
"Oh? You want me to help you remove the fire poison from your body?" Mo Yu sized him up, and a glint of understanding flashed in his silver eyes as he smiled.
"You... figured it out?" A flicker of red flashed in the man's eyes, and his voice took on a slightly anxious tone.
"Your body is overheating, and your eyes have a reddish hue. It's obvious that the fire poison has deeply invaded your system. I can tell you've been suffering from this for quite some time." Mo Yu calmly stated.
Taking a deep breath, the gray-clad man's voice trembled slightly as he spoke. "I tried using the Mo Gang's Cold Jade Beads, but they can only suppress the fire poison, not remove it. Even the top talents in the alchemy department couldn't help me. But I've seen your capabilities, Mo Gang Leader—defeating Bai Cheng, taking control of the Mo Gang, and creating the Cold Jade Beads to make such a profit. You're truly impressive. If you can remove the fire poison from my body, I'll agree to any condition you set."
Hearing the man's words, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. After thinking it over, he chuckled softly and said, "You guessed correctly. I do have a method to remove the fire poison, but I have one condition."
"What condition?" the gray-clad man asked quickly.
"Join my Mo Gang!"
This statement was shocking, not only to the gray-clad man but also to Fu Ao and the others nearby. They hadn't expected their leader to be so ambitious, aiming to recruit someone ranked 10th on the Strong Ranking.
The top 10 on the Strong Ranking were the true powerhouses of the Inner Academy, standing at the pinnacle among thousands of students at Canaan Academy. Someone of Lin Yan's caliber could easily create his own faction and attract a large number of elite students. This was exactly what Strong Ranking second-place Lin Xiuya had done with his 'Wolf Fang' group, and third-place Liu Qing with his 'Mountain Splitter' faction.
Although Lin Yan was ranked 10th, his strength had been hindered by the fire poison. Without it, he could have ranked even higher. Recruiting such a person into the newly formed Mo Gang seemed like a daunting task.
Upon hearing Mo Yu's proposal, Lin Yan was momentarily taken aback. He frowned and said, "Isn't your condition a bit too much? I've always been a loner and am not used to joining any group. Perhaps you could ask for something else instead."
"Too much? Didn't you just say you'd agree to any condition? And being ranked 10th on the Strong Ranking—is that supposed to be impressive?" Mo Yu's lips curled into a cold smile as he spoke. Suddenly, a vast wave of soul power surged out from him like a violent tornado, centered on Mo Yu and sweeping through the hall.
The immense soul pressure caused Lin Yan's expression to change instantly. He stood up abruptly, his eyes glowing red, and an intense aura burst forth from him as he tried to resist the overwhelming soul force pressing down on him.
"This... how is this possible? Even the elders of the Inner Academy don't have such powerful soul force!" Lin Yan struggled to withstand the immense pressure, his heart racing with disbelief as he looked at Mo Yu.
Soul power was extremely difficult to cultivate on the Dou Qi Continent. Even some Dou Huang (Emperor) and Dou Zong (Ancestor) powerhouses had only average soul power despite their strong Dou Qi. Mo Yu, on the other hand, was just a new student in the Inner Academy. Though he had defeated Bai Cheng, this achievement meant little to someone like Lin Yan, who was in the top 10 of the Strong Ranking. Even if Mo Yu had extraordinary talent, it would still take him time to catch up to the top-ranked students.
But who could have imagined that while Mo Yu's Dou Qi might be average, his soul power was terrifyingly strong, on par with that of a Dou Wang powerhouse!
Lin Yan's astonishment didn't surprise Mo Yu. His powerful soul force at the Dou Ling level indeed made him an anomaly. In the original story, even when Xiao Yan was just a Da Dou Shi, he could craft fifth-tier pills, but in terms of raw soul power, he was no match for Mo Yu. Xiao Yan relied on the strength of his different fires and his excellent control over his soul, while his pure soul power was only slightly stronger than that of an ordinary Da Dou Shi.
In contrast, Mo Yu's current soul power was at the fifth tier, in the late stages of the Mortal Realm, just a step away from reaching the pinnacle of the Mortal Realm. If he combined this power with suitable offensive soul techniques, even an ordinary Dou Wang might not be his match—let alone Lin Yan, who was only at the peak of the Dou Ling level.
After intimidating Lin Yan for a moment, Mo Yu retracted his terrifying soul power. Instantly, Lin Yan felt the pressure lift from his body. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, let out a sigh of relief, and when he looked at Mo Yu again, the usual coldness in his red eyes had been replaced with deep respect and wariness.
"Join my Mo Gang, and I'll help you eliminate the fire poison. Or you can leave. Those are your only two options." Mo Yu's calm voice echoed through the hall.
Lin Yan's face stiffened at these words. He gritted his teeth, and after a moment of hesitation, he nodded fiercely and said, "Fine, I agree. If you can completely remove the fire poison from my body, I'll join the Mo Gang!"
After weighing his options, Lin Yan ultimately decided to yield. The fire poison in his body was becoming increasingly dangerous, and Mo Yu's strength was clearly beyond his expectations. The prestige of being ranked 10th on the Strong Ranking meant nothing in the face of such power.
Moreover, Mo Yu gave Lin Yan a similar feeling to that of Lin Xiuya. Lin Xiuya was a well-known figure in the Inner Academy, ranked second on the Strong Ranking, and had recently broken through to the Dou Wang level. Even Lin Yan had to respect such a person.
But now, a newcomer like Mo Yu was giving him the same kind of pressure as Lin Xiuya. It was undeniable—after witnessing Mo Yu's strength, Lin Yan was no longer so opposed to joining the Mo Gang.
Power, after all, is the ultimate argument.
Hearing that Lin Yan had agreed to join the Mo Gang, Fu Ao and the others were shocked, their mouths hanging open. They were also deeply shaken by the powerful soul force Mo Yu had just displayed.
As Mo Yu's strength became more deeply ingrained in their minds, the members of Mo Gang grew even more loyal. Being able to recruit Lin Yan, their leader was indeed a force to be reckoned with.
"How long has the fire poison been accumulating in your body?"
In a quiet chamber within Mo Gang, Mo Yu asked the gray-clad man sitting before him. Before he could help with the poison, he needed to understand the situation.
"Around a year and a half." Lin Yan's face darkened as he spoke, but remembering Mo Yu's formidable strength, he swallowed his irritation and continued. "During that time, I was desperate to improve my strength, so I stayed in the Blazing Flame Refining Tower for months at a time. The fire poison kept building up, and by the time I noticed, it was so entangled with my Dou Qi that I couldn't separate it."
Mo Yu nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Lin Yan's red-tinged eyes before he finally spoke. "The fire poison in your body is deeper than I expected, but it's not impossible to deal with. Given how severe it is, it's not feasible to remove it all at once. We'll have to take a gradual approach."
"How gradual?" Lin Yan asked, frowning.
"It won't take too long. This is a Cold Spirit Pearl, a more potent version of the Cold Jade Pearl. It can temporarily suppress the fire poison in your body, preventing it from affecting your mind." Mo Yu took out a pearl that was even whiter and smoother than the Cold Jade Pearl and placed it on the table.
Quickly grabbing the Cold Spirit Pearl, Lin Yan held it in his hand with some doubt. The pearl was smooth and white, exuding a faint coolness. As the coolness seeped into his body, Lin Yan felt the red in his eyes fade slightly, and a look of relief crossed his face.
Feeling the slight relief from the fire poison, Lin Yan's gaze toward Mo Yu grew more respectful.
"Of course, the Cold Spirit Pearl can only suppress the poison, not eliminate it." Mo Yu stroked his chin, murmuring softly to himself, "Looks like I'll need to put in some more effort."
"You go stand guard outside the door. Don't let anyone disturb me; I need to prepare something." Mo Yu waved his hand, dismissing Lin Yan.
Lin Yan hesitated. In the Inner Academy, no one had ever dared to order him around, not even big shots like Lin Xiuya or Yan Hao. But recalling the fire poison in his body and Mo Yu's terrifying strength, Lin Yan reluctantly nodded, got up, and obediently left the room, closing the door behind him.
Once Lin Yan was gone, Mo Yu focused on the task at hand. With a flick of his finger, a streak of crimson thunder flame shot out, quickly turning into a blazing fire that roared to life before him.
As the flames rose, Mo Yu pulled out several materials from his storage ring, including a magic core emitting a faint chill, which he placed among the other ingredients.
"If I want to win Lin Yan over, I have to put in some real effort."
The materials in front of him were worth at least 300,000 gold coins, and they weren't easy to gather. If not for the support of Mo Gang, it would have taken him half a month just to collect them on his own.
Fortunately, although the process required many materials, it didn't demand much precision. With Mo Yu's exceptional skill in crafting, it wouldn't take him too much time.
As the crimson lightning flame surged, one by one, the materials on the table were thrown into the fire. About ten minutes later, the ice-attribute magic core was also added.
Amidst the crackling thunder flame, a liquid as white as snow began to form, hovering above the fire. As it rolled and churned, tendrils of cold air rose, mingling with the flames and transforming into a dense white mist that wafted upward.
Mo Yu kept his eyes fixed on the snow-white liquid. After a few more minutes of roasting in the flames, the liquid slowly solidified into thumb-sized white pearls.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's tense expression finally relaxed.
With a wave of his hand, the small white pearls floated gracefully through the air, landing precisely in a jade bottle on the table.
Exhaling slowly, Mo Yu smiled as he looked at the bottle full of Ice Spirit Pearls. He stood up, stretched, and called out to the door, "You can come in now."
Hearing Mo Yu's voice, Lin Yan, who had been growing impatient outside, quickly pushed open the door and entered, looking at Mo Yu with eager anticipation. "Is it ready?"
"Yes." Mo Yu nodded, tossing the jade bottle to Lin Yan, who hastily caught it.
"These are Ice Spirit Pearls. They have a strong effect in dispelling heat and inflammation. Take one every five days to gradually absorb the fire poison in your body. Once the bottle is empty, if any poison remains, I'll make more for you. Remember, during this period, you must not enter the Blazing Flame Refining Tower again, or the treatment will be ineffective." Mo Yu cautioned.
"Got it." Holding the bottle excitedly, Lin Yan grinned at Mo Yu. "If this really works, I'll gladly accept you as my leader."
"Don't worry. Joining Mo Gang will be the best decision you ever make." Mo Yu waved dismissively as he headed for the door. Just as he reached the doorway, he turned back with a mischievous smile.
"Oh, one more thing. The Ice Spirit Pearls need to be ingested for them to work, but they're not like pills, so they won't dissolve on their own."
"What do you mean?" Lin Yan asked, puzzled.
"The Ice Spirit Pearls will absorb the fire poison inside your body. In other words, the poison will transfer from your body to the pearls. Once a pearl reaches its limit, you'll need to... expel it and take a new one. Only by continuing this process can you fully cleanse your body of the fire poison." Mo Yu explained.
"Expel the pearl? How do I do that?" Lin Yan had a bad feeling.
Mo Yu smiled faintly and then pointedly glanced behind Lin Yan, making his meaning clear without saying a word.
Realizing what Mo Yu meant, Lin Yan's face fell. He instinctively reached back and touched his rear, then looked at Mo Yu, gritting his teeth.
"You mean... I have to poop it out?"
Mo Yu nodded slightly.
(End of Chapter)
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